Location & Surroundings
Mangbetu is a settlement in Bas-Uele, Democratic Republic of the Congo, at 600 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buta, about 145 km to the west. The national capital Kinshasa is about 1410 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Buta Zega Airport, about 140 km away.
Also known as: Mangbwetu
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 30' 53" N, 26° 1' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 600 m
- Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 164 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (CDF)
- Phone Prefix +243
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:46
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mangbetu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mangbetu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 18.8 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
20.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
18.80 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 20.5 | 1.3 | 78 | 98 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.1 | 198 | 99 | 1,011.2 | 3.04 / 3.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 340 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 94 | 47.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 0.8 | 185 | 53 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 45 | 727.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 0.2 | 78 | 96 | 1,009.9 | 18.76 / 18.80 | 100 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 1.0 | 269 | 99 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.8 | 239 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 0.5 | 60 | 41 | 1,006.4 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 99 | 828.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 249 | 90 | 1,009.9 | 0.37 / 0.42 | 90 | 152.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 0.4 | 325 | 96 | 1,008.5 | 0.19 / 0.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.3 | 308 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 60.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 1.3 | 69 | 43 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 723.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 0.6 | 315 | 98 | 1,008.9 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 100 | 279.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mangbetu?
Now 20.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 18.8 mm. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 18.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mangbetu today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Mangbetu?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Africa/Lubumbashi (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mangbetu?
Mangbetu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mangbetu?
DEM 600 m.
Where is Mangbetu located?
It is at 2.51483, 26.02121 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mangbetu in?
It is in Democratic Republic of the Congo.